Platform 18 at Century Grand Menu
Platform 18 at Century Grand is a unique cocktail bar located in Phoenix, AZ. Known for its upscale and trendy ambiance, this establishment offers a variety of original cocktails such as Aboard the Lurline and Blame the Dutch. The bar's theme, reminiscent of a 1920s NYC train, adds to the immersive experience.
Customers have praised the friendly and knowledgeable bartenders, as well as the creative and tasty cocktails. The menu offers a range of options for every palate, with thoughtful garnishes and crafted flavors. Despite limited food options, the nibbles like olives, popcorn, and parmesan are well-received.
Overall, Platform 18 delivers a unique and memorable experience, making it a must-visit spot for cocktail enthusiasts looking for an immersive and creative setting.
Beginnings & Endings
Strawberry Fernet
strawberry-jacked fernet branca original 1845, cane sugar
L'il Gin Whistle
hendrick's neptunia gin, carpano bianco vermouth, dolin dry vermouth, sōtō junmai daiginjo sake, seabeans
Honey & Saffron
strawberry-infused absolut elyx vodka, fair kumquat liqueur, blume apricot eau de vie, yellow chartreuse
Aboard the Lurline
la favorite blanc agricole rhum, monkey 47 gin, vicario seville orange liqueur, mango, sea buckthorn berry, madras curry, absinthe, star anise
Blame the Dutch
coconut oil-washed st. george terroir gin, lemongrass, lime leaf, ginger, lemon, lime, chili oil
Single Track South
ojo de tigre mezcal, heirloom genepy, giffard crème de pamplemousse rose, vedrenne coconut liqueur, poblano chili, lime, fennel salt, grapefruit oils
Desiré Street Market
rabbit hole rye whiskey, cacao-washed laird's "grey hen private barrel" 5yr apple brandy, krogstad aquavit, crème de noyaux, blueberry, lemon
Hints & Allegations
lime leaf-infused sipsmith gin, strawberry-infused fernet branca, wray & nephew overproof blanc jamaican rum, red beet-infused john d. taylor falernum, mint, lime, angostura bitters, nutmeg
Lipstick & Earrings
strawberry-infused absolut elyx vodka, blume apricot eau de vie, fair kumquat liqueur, yellow chartreuse, cappelletti aperitivo, heirloom alchemeres, coriander, lemon juice, orange oils
Cue the Orchestra
grey goose la poire vodka, monkey 47 gin, john d. taylor falernum, combier liqueur d'abricot, holy grass-infused contratto bitter, marionberry, vanilla, lemon juice, g.h. mumm champagne, rosemary, orange oils
Original Cocktails
Clarified Milk Punch
Always Quiet in the Graveyard
hendrick's orbium, plantation o.f.t.d. blended rum, cocchi vermouth di torino, galliano autentico, giffard crème de pêche de vigne, heirloom alchemeres, tamarind, ancho chili, guava tea, milk, lemon
Gentlemen's Heist
rémy martin 1738 cognac, fiorente elderflower, lustau amontillado sherry, cardamaro, mustard seed, workhorse rye passionflower bitters, smoked rosemary, orange oils
A Veritable Menagerie
cassis-infused botanist gin, laird's "grey hen private barrel" 5yr apple brandy, bonal gentiane-quina, carpano antica sweet vermouth, ginger-infused amaro montenegro, luxardo maraschino liqueur, red apple, black cardamom, lemon oils
No Body, No Crime
russell's reserve 10yr bourbon, el dorado 12yr aged guyanese rum, salted plum, thai basil, chinese long pepper, cassia bark, toasted sesame, orange oils, yamamomo berry
Our Precious Cargo
nolet's "the reserve" gin, grand marnier cuvée du centenaire, pio cesare barolo chinato, lustau 30yr palo cortado vintage sherry, giffard crème de pêche de vigne, zucca amaro, workhorse rye passionflower bitters, orange oils, saline
Twelve Miles Offshore
bluecoat barrel aged gin, alessio vino chinato, campari, lo-fi gentian amaro, l.n. mattei cap corse blanc, combier liqueur d'abricot, lapsang souchong tea, vetiver root, the bitter truth bogart's bitters, lemon oils
Dolomite Express
agave de cortez mezcal, tanqueray rangpur gin, contratto bitter, strega, contratto bianco vermouth, mango, long pepper, cinnamon, workhorse rye passionflower bitters, regan's orange bitters, grapefruit oils
Branding Iron
el tesoro reposado tequila, jägermeister, heirloom alchemeres, giffard piment d'espelette, lustau east india sherry, carpano antica sweet vermouth, cold brew, quillaja, cinnamon
Stirred Original Cocktails
Temperance
Temperance League
jamaican rum, angostura amaro, guava, strawberry, lemon, pineapple
Constable's Companion
london dry gin, green chartreuse, mint, poblano, lime
All Clear, Five by Five
bourbon whiskey, averna amaro, ginger, lemo
The Aunt Emily
C. 1932 Sloppy Joe's Cocktails Manual by Jose Abeal Y Otero. Fords gin, laird's "grey hen private barrel" 5yr apple brandy, combier liqueur d'abricot, orange juice, pomegranate, orange oils
Clover Club
C. 1909 Drinks, how To Serve Them by Paul E. Lowe. Nolet's gin, carpano dry vermouth, raspberry, lemon, egg whites*
Jockey Club
C. 1930 the Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock. Tanqueray no ten gin, tempus fugit crème de noyaux, lemon, regan's orange bitters, angostura bitters, lemon oils
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
C. 1941 Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion by Crosby Gaige. Mount gay black barrel aged barbadian rum, pierre ferrand dry curaçao, john d. taylor falernum, lime
Army Navy
C. 1948 the Fine Art of Mixing Drinks by David Embury. By the dutch genever, orgeat, lemon, angostura bitters, nutmeg
Bramble
C. 1980s by Dick Bradsell, London. Hendrick's orbium gin, giffard crème de mûre, lemon, blackberry
Pancho Villa
C. 1939 the Gentleman's Companion by Charles H. Baker. Rhum j.m v.s.o.p. aged agricole rhum, st. george terroir gin, combier liqueur d'abricot, rothman & winter cherry liqueur, pineapple, lime
Hot Pants
C. 1974 Old Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide. El tesoro reposado tequila, mint, grapefruit, lime
Classic Cocktails
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Last Word Ice Cream
C. 1915 Detroit Athletic Club. Citadelle gin, green chartreuse, luxardo maraschino liqueur, lime, cream, eggs & absinthe waffle cone
Grasshopper Ice Cream
C. 1918 Philibert Guichet. Branca menta, giffard crème de cacao, hardy 1863 cognac, mint, cream, eggs & dark chocolate chunks
Singapore Sling Sorbet
C. 1915 Ngiam Tong Boon at The Raffles Hotel. Hendrick's gin, benedictine, rothman & winter orchard cherry liqueur, lime
French 75 Sorbet
C. 1927 Here's how By Judge JR. Bombay sapphire gin, lemon, g.h. mumm champagne & strawberry paint
Rio Grande
C. 1937 Café Royal by W.J. Tarling. Don fulano añejo tequila, tanqueray no ten gin, carpano antica sweet vermouth, orange oils
Crescent
C. 1916 Jack's Manual 4 Th Edition by J.A. Grohusko. Maker's mark 46 bourbon, carpano classico sweet vermouth, bigallet amer, raspberry, lemon oils
Martinez
C. 1887 the Bartender's Guide by Jerry Thomas. Hayman's old tom gin, cocchi vermouth di torino, luxardo maraschino liqueur, bitter truth bogart's bitters, orange oils
Old Pal
C. 1929 Harry's Abc of Mixing Cocktails by Harry Macelhone. elijah craig rye whiskey, carpano dry vermouth, campari, lemon oils
Warday's
C. 1927 Barflies and Cocktails by Harry Wynn. Junipero gin, laird's "grey hen private barrel" 5yr apple brandy, cocchi vermouth di torino, green chartreuse, lemon oils
Martini
C. 1900 Harry Johnson's Bartender's Manual. Choice of: grey goose vodka or hendrick's neptunia gin. Featuring: carpano bianco vermouth, dolin dry vermouth, sōtō junmai daiginjo sake, seabeans, regan's orange bitters, lemon oils. Served with a side of: lemon twist, olives, or cocktail onion
Classic Stirred Cocktails
Gin & Tonics
Huxley's G & T
citadelle jardin d'été gin, luxardo bitter bianco, yuzu juice, lemon juice, green tea, basil, ginger, green cardamom, fever-tree elderflower tonic, orange oils
Rainer's G & T
hibiscus-infused monkey 47 gin, aperol, cucumber, baking spices, lime leaf, fever-tree mediterranean tonic water, orange oils
Zelda's G & T
pineapple-infused fid street gin, rhum j.m 100 blanc agricole rhum, combier liqueur d'abricot, campari, kombu, lime juice, fever-tree indian tonic, thyme, grapefruit oils